Ko Joshua Durham tōku ingoa. I was born in Pukekohe and attended KingsGate Primary and Pukekohe Intermediate before spending several years living overseas with my whānau, including time in California, United States, and later in a children’s village in Durban, South Africa.
Those experiences helped shape my values around inclusion, service, and making people feel welcome. I enjoy being around people and helping create environments where others feel comfortable, included, and supported.
I joined Pukekohe High School in Year 9 and have been actively involved in school life ever since. I’ve made great mates here and really value the sense of community within our kura. I enjoy getting involved across the school, including in different sports over the years, and I bring good energy to what I’m part of. I’m not easily embarrassed and enjoy helping lift the atmosphere and backing others.
Outside of school, I attend church locally with my family and am the youngest of three boys.
As an Amokura, I want to be approachable, positive, and supportive, and to help make Pukekohe High School a place where students feel connected and proud to belong.